Tragedy in Leavenworth as a husband fatally shoots deputy
A late night shooting at a Choctaw Street house in Leavenworth ends when Benjamin Black fires on Deputy Marshal Goddell. The officer returns fire with a Colt pistol, bullets strike Black and he dies. Goddell survives, saved by a cartridge flaw.
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Leavenworth
Little Black
Choctaw Street
Benjamin Black
Black
Goddell
Cohen
Plack
Godell
re‘Yvolver
Fred Tres
Binck
Walker
Multiple Kansas Dispatches Reveal Storm Damage and Local News
Hazy reports from Fort Scott and Wichita detail severe storms with hail and flooding, ripping through Dickinson Ottawa and Lyon counties. Casualties include two children drowned near the Solomon river. property damage to homes and crops. a burglary on Mrs. Jerome’s residence in Wichita. and a storm-driven rush of cattle freight extending toward the Indian Territory. Nearby towns note political visits, university growth, and civic ceremonies as the state adjusts to events.
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Caldwell
Reel Island
Texas
Indian Territory
Végas
W.fl-Copeland
Wichita
Washington
Treasury Department
Fort Scott
John A. Martin
William Lyth
Tepekai
Stone
Ain
Clund
Clay
Stockton
Solomon
Lyons Dispatch
Archibald Douglass
Rice County
Pattony
Companiion
Meyers
Frank West
Durango
Col
Clark
Dispatch
Lee Jerome
Jerome
Sterling
Marsin
Northwestern
Missouri’ Pacific Railroad
Charles E. Styles
Board of Trade
Huntington House
Union ‘Dial
Centuary
George Kennan
Siberia
Russia
Rearden
Olathe
Kansas City Journal
Mxil. P. Winter
Eis, Kas
Kansas
Vrevo
Jd. T. Phillips
Greenwich
Pennsylvania
Phillips
Wiehita
Tom Collins
Dickinson
Ottawa Counties
Manchester
Vine Creek
Ottawa County
W. As ‘Pador
Dte
Tidar
T Hey
Milton‘sale
Clone County
Leavenworth
Kansas State University
National League of Democratic Elitbs
New York
State of
Mercer
Lawrence
Great Railway Manager Gould Seriously Ill in Transit
Kansas City June 3 reports say Jay Gould is dangerously ill with brain and stomach troubles and insomnia. A Colorado trip is advised for mountain air as doctors Munn and Outten tend him while reports conflict about his condition and no improvement is seen along the route from Omaha to Pueblo.
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Kansas City
Jay Gould
Gould
Omaha
New York
Union Depot
Munn
Greeley
Kansas
Pueblo
Danckel
Mr.Gouldi
A Dull Week in Congress
Washington dispatch notes a quiet week in both chambers. Democrats back at the St Louis convention will avoid major actions, with fisheries treaty postponed until next Monday week and Cullom to speak on interstate commerce. The House aims to push tariff and army appropriations with limited debate, while Allison warns many measures will miss end of fiscal year.
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Congress
Washigton Dispatch
Senate
St. Louis
Cullom
Washington
North Dakota
Montana
House
Mills
Allison
Senate Committee On Appropriations
United Press
Senate and House Echo Civil Service and Treaty Deliberations
A lengthy summary of senate actions includes the river and harbor appropriation bill and secrecy injunction on treaty references with Great Britain. The House debates civil service reform, hires more clerical staff, and considers legislative, executive, and judicial appropriations. Sheridan’s army rank and indian affairs are discussed with committee voting records.
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Senate
Frye
Committee On Commerce
Iki
Great Britain
House
Treasury
May Kerr
Iowa
Democrac
Towa
Lowa
Messrs. Weaver
Steele
Indiana
Cannon
Tiloia
Kerr
New Orleans
Sheridan
Beck
Unites States of Africa
Kentucky
Mir Beck
Finean Tor
Holman
Civil. Service. Commission
O’neill
Des Moines
Wilson
Evarts
Department of the Interior
Iowan
United States
Town
General Sheridan Nearing End Amid Honorvirage Attack
Washington June 4 General Sheridan remains critically ill as doctors report heart failure and worsened lung condition after a sudden attack. Mrs Sheridan Sister of Charity and Father Chappelle stay at his side while Dr Pepper reviews the case from Washington.
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Sheridan
Washington,d.g
General Sheridan
Dr. Pepper
Philadelphia
Colonel Blunt
Fhermin
Jing
Dlig- Jense
Baltimore
Charity
Father Chappelle
St. Matthew’s Church
William
Pepper
Washington
Firther
Dying Hero of Rebellion Becomes Army General
Good news from Wasnixery as General Sheridan is elevated to general of the army after a swift passage of a bill. President signs, Senate confirms in executive session, and Sheridan accepts the commission while in sick room. Senator Manderson visits, Mrs. Sheridan thanks the lawmakers, and the wounded officer radiates with the news.
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Eral
Wasnixeroy
Grant
Artifac
Spinola
McShane
Nebraski
Kilgore
Texas
Oates
Alabama
Sheridan
Aly. Oates
Sr.Igores
Objéet
Prte-Sidine-Oficer
Dkench Apoiseet Lesa
White House
Hans
Telesreop
Senate
Hawley
Philip Y H. Shotdan
United States
Laves
Phil Sheridan
House
United States Army
Washington, D. C
hSir
A. Sueripan
Manderson
Nebraska
Congress
General Sheridan
Manterson
Sheridan Mansion
Sheridan Weke
Verdict Won By Walking Delegate In Labor Dispute
William Stillknecht was awarded 7500 dollars against Rothschild & Son, furniture makers, for arrest on a charge of inciting a strike after visiting the factory. He claimed he delivered a private matter, not strike advice, and the complaint was dismissed. The Rothschilds moved for a new trial after the verdict.
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Chicago’ Dispatch
William Stallknecht
Rothschild & Son
Stillknecht
Rothschilds
Ingersoll to Nominate Gresham at Republican Convention
New York specials report Colonel Robert Ingersoll will present Judge Gresham's name to the Illinois delegates at the Republican convention. This marks Ingersoll's first political return in years with a potential stump bid if Gresham wins. The Chicago Appellate Court reversed Judge Shepard in the Rawson divorce case, reducing Mrs Rawson's alimony and fees while strengthening Banker Rawson's position.
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New York
Robert G. Ingersoll
Ingersoll
Ilinois
Judge Gresham
Court de Chicago
Shepard
Rawson
Meckie L. Rawson
Memorial Day Orations at Arlington and National Cemeteries
Memorial Day activities featured bright weather and large crowds for decoration ceremonies at Arlington and Congressional cemeteries. Senator Anderson delivered the oration, praising Union veterans and the fallen, with strong calls to honor the flag and preserve the Union. The discourse recalled Civil War memories, commending generals Sherman Porter Sheridan and others, and acknowledging the nation’s enduring gratitude to its soldiers.
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Wanderson
Arlington Cemetery
Arlington
Congressional Cemetery
Hazen
Myers
Haford
Pant
Lateawarat
Anderson
Manderson
Aris
The
Republic
Sherman
Porter
Sheridat
Sieltanan
Stone’ River
Mission Ridge
Winchester
Five Forks
Appomattox
Galant
Phil Sheridan
Nomination News and Diverse Reports Across States
The state confirms T D Maream of Kentucky named Indian inspector, and May debt reduction reaches 4 million dollars. Frank P Fleming of Jacksonville nominated for governor on the fortieth ballot. Various items sketch political nominations, crimes, and incidents including a purse theft in Omaha, a scissors attack in Hyde Park, and a river steamer disaster with ten deaths.
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T. D. Maream
Kentucky
Frank P. Fleming
Jacksonville
Fla
Rovernor
Currie Harrington
Chicaze
Hirt Biss
Washington Star
Sherman
Blaine
Joseph Garneau
Omaha
On-Union
Burlington
The
Union
Pacific Yond
Shave
J Beette
Dodly
Murderer Fleeing Capture Ends Own Life in Nebraska Town
In Vinton Nebraska a man named Dan Ridge, pursued after the murder of Daniel Wilford, killed himself to avoid capture. Officers surrounded his Republican City home after a siege lasting two nights. A pistol wound to the heart and a bottle of strychnine found near his body indicate he planned a fatal stand.
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Republica City
Omaha Bee
Vinton
Town
Daniel Wilford
Jie
Dan Ridge
Nepublican City
Wsenvel
Lim
Wheit
Ridge
Sheridan's Strength Grows Despite Uncertain Outlook
Reports from Washington indicate General Philip H. Sheridan showed gradual improvement under cold damp weather and radical treatment changes. Doctors monitor his pulse and respiration as family visits continue, with renewed hope shadowed by lingering fears of the disease’s nature.
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Wasateroy
D.C
Philip H. Sheridan
Lincoln
Sheridan
Bright
Changa. Avna
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Hyde Park
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Robert Browning
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